Full question:
I have been harassed by my neighbor for 8 years. During this time I have called police over the discharge of weapons for shooting animals and verbal threats. The police have only been able to advise him of the complaints and he has continued with these threats. He is now selling his house and I viewed pictures online of the interior. In one of these pictures, a creepy sign hangs over the door leading to his backyard where most of the threats take place, it reads: The Abatings will continue until morals increases'. My question is this: Can this be used as an admission for years of documented menacing behavior and harassment? The picture of the sign is for public viewing and is no longer privately displayed.
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Harassment
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
Whether the sign can be considered an admission of threatening behavior will depend on how a court interprets it, along with all relevant facts and circumstances. The sign's wording may be seen as a threat, but this is subjective. Ohio law defines various offenses related to threats and harassment, including aggravated menacing (Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.21) and menacing by stalking (Ohio Rev. Code § 2903.211). These statutes indicate that causing someone to believe they will face serious harm can lead to legal consequences. Therefore, the sign could potentially be part of a broader pattern of harassment documented over the years.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.